And since I didn't know where to post this

[lizbud]

It might be that no dog would meet all of your standards right now.
I have know some folks who changed their lifestyles for the dog they
wanted. (moved from Apt to House) It is good to know what you want
a dog to be, but it might be hard for a dog to meet all your expectations
of a perfect dog.

[Cataholic]

Wow, Liz, I was thinking the EXACT same thing. Maybe you could put your doggie desires on hold until you are situated a little differently? Dogs, like all of us living things, are unpredictable. Sure would hate to see your quest for the perfect dog turn sour, and the one you adopt having to be rehomed.